Provides housing assistance, case management, and connections to supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. Support may include housing planning, employment resources, budgeting, mental health services, domestic violence resources, childcare, and transportation. Applications must go through the Housing Solutions Center.
Who qualifies: Individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have significant barriers to obtaining housing, such as illness, disability, or insufficient financial resources. Participants must be referred through the Housing Solutions Center.
Limited financial help for qualified low-income veterans, including eviction prevention, rent or a security deposit with a housing voucher, utilities, transportation, prescriptions, and other approved needs.
Who qualifies: Qualified low-income veterans who currently live in Clark County and can document one continuous year of Washington residency. Bring a DD-214 and the last 30 days of household-income verification; additional documents are required for spouses and dependents.
A six-month program that provides move-in financial assistance and case management to young adults preparing to live independently.
Who qualifies: Young adults ages 18–24 who are ready to live independently but cannot afford the initial move-in costs of an apartment. The Housing Solutions Center determines referral eligibility.
A resource center that helps Clark County veterans and their families connect with benefits, financial aid, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and gear for veterans living outside.
Who qualifies: Veterans and their families in Clark County. Eligibility varies by service; contact the center for current requirements.
Electric heating bill assistance for qualifying Clark Public Utilities customers facing financial hardship. Contact the utility to ask about eligibility and available help.
Who qualifies: Clark Public Utilities customers struggling to pay electric heating bills, particularly households that do not qualify for other energy assistance. Eligibility is income-based; call the utility for screening.
Costs: Financial assistance depends on eligibility and available funds. Contact the utility for the amount and conditions; no benefit is guaranteed.
Furniture for people who have stable housing but lack essential furnishings. An approved community partner must refer you to the Tacoma or Vancouver furniture bank.
Who qualifies: People in stable housing who need basic furniture and have an approved agency referral. Serves Pierce, South King, Clark and Cowlitz counties; not all of King County. Delivery eligibility depends on the address.
Costs: $100 nonrefundable processing fee. Delivery costs an additional $150; beds, mattresses and box springs have separate charges.
Free classes on budgeting, saving, credit, banking, and managing debt. Online sessions and some in-person classes are available; visit the provider's calendar to choose a class and register.
Who qualifies: Community members interested in financial education. The provider lists its live classes as free and open to the community; check each class for its format and registration instructions.
A free mobile hotspot and 200GB of internet data per year for five years for eligible K-12 student households. A parent or guardian can apply directly through T-Mobile; this is not unlimited home internet.
Who qualifies: Households with an eligible K-12 student. A parent or guardian must provide proof of eligibility through a qualifying program such as the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Community Eligibility Provision, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Check T-Mobile's current documentation and coverage requirements.
Short-term financial assistance for eligible families who need help with housing, transportation or other essential expenses and do not need ongoing monthly TANF assistance.
Who qualifies: Washington families who meet TANF or State Family Assistance eligibility but are not currently receiving either benefit, and expect to meet ongoing needs without monthly cash assistance. DSHS determines eligibility.
Costs: Up to $2,000 during one 30-day period, no more than once every 12 months. A prorated amount must be repaid if the family starts TANF within the following 12 months.